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User Manual for Bosch GKS 18V-70 L Professional Cordless Circular Saw
Quick guide for the Bosch GKS 18V-70 L Professional cordless circular saw. Includes setup, blade changing, operation, and maintenance instructions.
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This manual provides essential information for the Bosch GKS 18V-70 L Professional cordless circular saw. Key operations include battery installation, saw blade changing, and adjusting cutting parameters.
Product Description
The saw features a lock-off function, adjustable cutting depth, and mitre angle. It is designed for straight and mitre cuts in wood.
Assembly
Battery: Insert the charged battery until it locks. To remove, press the release button and pull back.
Saw Blade: Remove the battery before any work. Use the hex key to loosen the clamping bolt, retract the lower guard, and replace the blade. Ensure the rotation direction matches the arrow on the guard.
Operation
Cutting Depth: Loosen the clamping lever, adjust the depth using the scale, and retighten.
Mitre Angle: Loosen the adjusting lever, set the desired angle on the scale, and retighten.
Sawing: Guide the tool evenly in the cutting direction. Use a parallel guide for precise cuts.
Maintenance and Cleaning
Keep the tool and ventilation slots clean. Ensure the lower guard moves freely and closes automatically. Clean resin or glue residue from the blade immediately after use.
Safety
Always wear eye protection and a dust mask. Keep hands away from the cutting area. Do not use HSS blades or abrasive wheels.
Manufacturer information
Bosch
Practical help
Common problems
Tool stops automatically
Battery is discharged or protected by ECP. Recharge battery.
Reduced cutting performance
Saw blade is dull or unsuitable for material. Replace with a sharp, suitable blade.
Lower guard sluggish
Clean area around the lower guard, remove dust and chips with a brush.
Before use
- Ensure battery is charged
- Check saw blade sharpness and suitability
- Verify lower guard moves freely
- Check cutting depth and mitre angle settings
Specs in practice
- No-load speed
- 5000 min-1
- Max. cutting depth (0°)
- 70 mm
- Max. saw blade diameter
- 190 mm
Images and diagrams
- Page 3 shows the main components of the saw.
- Page 4 shows how to connect dust extraction, adjust cutting depth, and mount the utility hook.
Model compatibility
- Compatible with GBA 18V and ProCORE18V batteries.
- Recommended for full performance: ProCORE18V ≥ 5.5 Ah.
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